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Smelly people first thing in the morning making me cross

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Wherecanitbe · 25/05/2026 11:48

I completely understand in the UK we are currently experiencing extremely high temperatures, however......

why is it so many people smell really strongly of B.O first thing in the morning? I was on the bus Saturday morning around 9am and their were one or two people who smelled really strongly, not just slightly. This morning I was in my local shop around 10am and the man in front of me smelled that strongly that when he left, the smell even lingered.

I can understand if it was towards the end of the day, then it would be more reasonable that people would have B.O. I am just really irritated how these people think it's acceptable that other people have to put up with their offensive smell.

OP posts:
OurChristmasMiracle · Yesterday 19:05

Some people work nights so whilst tor you it’s first thing for them it’s home time and they have just finished their day.

clearlyy · Today 14:26

This is why I shower every morning and evening. I can smell myself and if I’m stressed it’s even worse. God forbid I let DP smell me after coming home, I walk to and from work! Shower as soon as I’m up, bath as soon as I’m home. I’ve been like this my whole life thanks to mum who also has an innate fear of smelling, she’s the same as me and bathes twice a day. I don’t know how people aren’t the same. Can you not smell yourself?!?

MrsShawnHatosy · Today 14:44

BridgetJonesV2 · 25/05/2026 13:04

I also think a lot of people wash clothes too quickly and at low temperatures so they're never fully removing the stale odour of sweat. And polyester based clothing. I've never done a quick wash - always the 2 hour cycle at 40c minimum and with a generous amount of washing liquid.

Your clothes can’t last very long?

ruethewhirl · Today 16:42

OchreReader · 26/05/2026 22:40

It put me in mind of that hilarious thread from a woman who wanted to change her sheets because her husband had farted 🤣

OMG yes, I remember that... 😂

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